Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
- Name
- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
- Accession Number
- DBCAT002772 (DBCAT000405, DBCAT003628)
- Description
Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors or serotonin-specific reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a class of drugs that are typically used as antidepressants in the treatment of major depressive disorder and anxiety disorders.
- ATC Classification
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Duloxetine A serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor used to treat generalized anxiety disorder, neuropathic pain, osteoarthritis, and stress incontinence. Nefazodone An antidepressant used in the treatment of depression. Desvenlafaxine An antidepressant agent and SNRI used for the treatment of major depressive disorders in adults. Milnacipran A selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) used for the treatment of fibromyalgia and a short-term treatment of major depressive disorder. Dapoxetine A selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor used in the treatment of premature ejaculation. Indalpine Indalpine was one of the first selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors to reach the American market. It was initially marketed by Pharmuka. However, after the emergence of widespread concern regarding adverse... Trazodone A serotonin uptake inhibitor used to treat major depressive disorder. Fluvoxamine A selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitor used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder. Citalopram A selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used in the treatment of depression. Fluoxetine A selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor used to treat major depressive disorder, bulimia, OCD, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, panic disorder, and bipolar I. Paroxetine A selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor used to treat major depressive disorder, panic disorder, OCD, social phobia, generalized anxiety disorder, the vasomotor symptoms of menopause, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Sertraline A selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) indicated to treat major depressive disorder, social anxiety disorder and many other psychiatric conditions. Escitalopram A selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor used in the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), and other select psychiatric disorders such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Zimelidine For the treatment of depression. Alaproclate Alaproclate was developed as one of the first selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants by Astra AB (now AstraZeneca) in the 1970s. Development was discontinued due to concerns over hepatotoxicity... Ritanserin Ritanserin has been used in trials studying the treatment of Cocaine-Related Disorders. Sibutramine A norepinephrine, serotonin and dopamine reuptake inhibitor indicated to assist with weight loss in obesity. Seproxetine Seproxetine is also known as (S)-norfluoxetine. It is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It is an active metabolite of fluoxetine. Seproxetine was being investigated by Eli Lilly as an... - Drugs & Drug Targets